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A Man Men Can Be Proud Of Refiloe Nomdada

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At a time when the news channels are Ayanda says sport has always been a part fraught with stories of men violating of his life and recalls that he started playwomen and in some of thepromotion most ing support. rugby at the age of nine and later on a symbol forchildren breastfeeding protection, and horrific ways, it brings us some comfort even trained and competed as a body and pride to highlight the noble efforts builder. of a man who is selflessly working to uplift and empower women in South So, it was a natural pathway for him to Africa. study Sport Sciences at CPUT. While studying, fitness remained a part of his Ayanda Kahla is a SAPS member who lifestyle and was often found at the instihails from King Williams Town in the Easttution’s gym working out, where he also ern Cape and moved to Cape Town in served as a gym assistant.

2006 to pursue a tertiary education at Cape Peninsula Technikon – what is During his time at the gym, he noticed today known as Cape Peninsula Universithat many people training there didn’t ty of Technology. have a clue about what to do and there PARTNERS:

was no one to help them in this regard.

This is when he decided to help them train the correct way – without charging them.

“I had a group of about 5 ladies that I did abs with. And then they started telling their friends and before I knew it there was 20-plus ladies training with me” Ayanda recalls.

The sports manager at the university saw

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YOUR DECEMBER HOLIDAY SAFETY CHECKLIST Partner Content

December is a time to rest and recharge and to spend time with loved ones. This is true for most years, and perhaps even more so considering the unusual year we have all been through.

“We all thoroughly deserve the time to relax with our friends and families. If we remember a few basic security measures, we can make a big difference towards enjoying this time of year in safety,” said Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications for Fidelity ADT. The first and most important step to take, she said, is to regularly test your alarm to ensure that it is in good working order. It is also a good idea to let your security company know what your holiday plans are and how best to get in touch with you in the

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event of an emergency.

Additional security tips for holidaymakers to make sure their residential property is protected and safe: • Cut back any bushes or trees that may offer easy access over walls or gates to your property, or provide places for criminals to hide • Inform your neighbours and neighbourhood watch of your holiday plans so that they can keep an eye on your property • If hiring a house-sitter, ensure that you teach them how to use your alarm correctly • If you don’t have a house-sitter, ask a neighbour or a friend to turn on lights occasionally so that there is a sense that someone is around. If this is not possible, consider putting your outside lights on a timer • Double-check that you have locked and secured all windows and doors before leaving home

• Turn off your geyser and any unnecessary electrical appliances so you can save on electricity and be environmentally friendly “We also recommend that people be careful and discreet about packing for a long journey and to not give any indication that your home might be unattended for an extended period of time,” says Hattingh.

The key thing to remember is to make sure that everyone in your family is prepared and that they know exactly what to do in a case of an emergency.

“It doesn’t matter if you are relaxing at home or next to the ocean these holidays. If something were to happen to you or a loved one, make sure you know who to contact for emergency assistance,” says Hattingh.

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AYANDA KEEPS FAMILIES FIT this and approached him to conduct group aerobics classes at the facility. Ayanda says at the time he didn’t know aerobics but believed in the faith his manager had in him and went to learn aerobics on his own in order to offer a quality service – which he did. After Graduating, Ayanda was employed at CPUT as a fitness instructor and worked with the institution’s netball, soccer and squash teams.

Having been in the fitness industry for some time, Ayanda understood that most people can’t access gym facilities because it’s too expensive – and this is where the idea for AK Fitness sprouted.

At the time Ayanda was already leading aerobics classes as a CPUT fitness instructor, for approximately 200 female participants from CPUT’s Bellville campus, and even some from the neighbouring UWC campus.

Because his CPUT job was on a contract basis, he was seeking job security and applied to be a Western Cape based SAPS fitness instructor in 2013, got the job and started in 2014 and is still there today.

Ayanda jokingly says I should not judge his professional ability on the physical condition of some SAPS members.

2014 is also the year he registered his business, but as a result of his work commitments, only started operating it from around 2018. This is when Ayanda went to low-income communities offering free aerobics training to those who could not afford it.

Ayanda says the response was overwhelm-

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ing and at times would have more than 150 women attending his aerobics classes.

At the start of hard lockdown, many events, services and facilities such as sports events and gyms had to close. This is when AK, as Ayanda is fondly known, was approached by his friend and Stormers rugby player Skara Ntubeni, to conduct live videos for the followers of Ubumbo, a platform promoting

black businesses and individuals.

A popular group of Ubumbo followers regularly follow the Stormers to live games and cheer them on in song and dance, but since lockdown they had no games to attend and needed an outlet for their energy. And Skara though AK’s virtual aerobics classes would

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AYANDA KEEPS FAMILIES FIT be ideal. Again, AK never conducted online classes before but accepted the challenge because he wanted to help.

With his first session, he had 12 live viewers on Instagram and 5 on Facebook. But as he conducted more classes, word about it spread and viewers grew to more than 350 followers per online training session – including popular personalities such as actor Warren Masemola, Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns star Andile Jali, and Sharks flanker Tera Mtembu.

The online classes drew participants from all over the country, and Ayanda makes particular mention of one East London family, the Klass family, that joined every session, who was his motivation on the days he felt like not doing a session, “I am human you know, and some days I just don’t feel like doing a session. And then I see them posting pictures after one of my sessions, it includes the mother, father and the kids and they are so enthusiastic. They inspired me so much and they don’t even now it”. The online classes became increasingly popular and AK started inviting guests to share in the virtual training session. In some sessions Ayanda

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hosted the Eastern Cape MEC for Sports and Arts, Culture Ms Fezeka Nkomonye, Springboks Women’s Captain Babalwa Latsha and Tera Mtembu to mention a few. He even invited the Klass family but they were too shy. As lockdown restriction became relaxed, Ayanda was able to again host free live face to face events again and started offering free pop-up sessions in communities such as Langa again. Ayanda’s sessions attract between 160 – 200 participants, most of whom are female and range from ages 16 – 65 years old.

Some sessions are very robust and Ayanda invites a range of up to seven different trainers to provide a differentiated service and included, a DJ, bottled water, red bull and fruit for a fee of only R100/pp. And still, these events draw more than 150 participants.

This is an encouraging reality as it demonstrates that despite adverse socio-economic circumstances, people are willing to invest in their health.

We commend Ayanda for his commitment to creating healthier communities and encourage businesses and organizations to assist him to grow his movement, taking wellness to the people.

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BRUT’S ELEVATOR PITCH COMPETITION ELEVATES LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH R500 000 Supplied Content

Small business don’t always get recognised, but BRUT, an original South African grooming brand, made a commitment early this year to support the ambitious spirit of small business owners across the country and help lift them up. Through the BRUT Virtual Elevator Pitch, the brand put out a call for small & micro business owners - the lifeblood of our country’s economy - to an “elevator business pitch” for a chance to receive a short-term cash investment.

Following three months of sifting through hundreds of entries of incredible talent and true essence of entrepreneurship, three winners where shortlisted. The competition went LIVE on Instagram with DJ Sbu Leope, seeing some of the country’s most ambitious entrepreneurs battle it out for a coveted cash prize and their share of R500 000, this brought the sheer talent, confidence and ambition of the South African man to the fore.

Leope virtually hosted all the finalists for the competition over three weeks. As someone who has challenged many status quos to become one of the most formidable and unignorable entrepreneurs of our time he proved to be a seamless fit for the competition. As a philanthropist, Leope continues to support the hustle of other entrepreneurs, big or small, and could mentor and empathise based on first-hand experience. He was joined by acclaimed DJ and entrepreneur, DJ Tira, creative director and stylist, Seth Shezi, and businessman and TV presenter, Chris Jaftha, who questioned, probed and interacted with the small business owners across various industries (Fashion & Creativity, Entertainment and Entrepreneurial) offering them advice and tips on how to expand their businesses and grow their profiles.

The country’s economy suffered a significant contraction from March to August, when it operated under widespread lockdown restrictions in response to COVID-19. With businesses and essentially the country shutting its proverbial doors,the coronavirus pandemic caused widespread damage to thousands of businesses, with many filing for bankruptcy protection and the chances of recovery enough more challenging.

The winners, who were announced during a virtual finale last night, include Mxolisi Booi owner of GrillBae - a food outlet in the West Rand, Msizi Hlongwane who owns Labour of Love, a bespoke furniture store, and Dr Shine-A-Lot, a sneaker cleaning company, owned by 21-year-old Kabelo Moteme.

These entrepreneurs walked away with R250 000, R150 000 and R100 000 respectively, securing their small businesses’ cash injections for growth, planning and expansion.

Mxolisi Booi, The Grill Bae – winner of R250 000 Msizi Hlongwane, Labour of Love – winner of R150 000 Kabelo Moteme, Dr ShineALot, winner of R100 000 Remarking on BRUT’s take on the Virtual Elevator Pitch, brand manager Zola Ngwenya said: “Our goal is to support the next generation of men and help shape their role in society, giving them confidence they need to do better. It is with this that we give away R500 000 to these entrepreneurs to elevate their game as men in the world of business and support their ambitions. We hope that this short-term investment will help them steer South Africa’s economy towards a more prosperous future.” She added that the brand was very pleased with the outcome of the competition, and once again congratulated Booi, Hlongwane and

Moteme, wishing them well in their respective business endeavours.

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1) The GrillBae (owned by Booi) is a fresh fast-food restaurant based in the West Rand, with a key focus on creating a refreshing and unique customer experience through quality meals and dining experiences. At 34 years old, Booi left his corporate job, during the COVID-19 pandemic to follow his passion to provide the township with superior quality products such as ribs, wings and the traditional fish and chips.

2) Hlongwane started Labours of Love at the age of 23 (in 2018) when he moved to Johannesburg with his young wife. In a quest to turn their house into a home, the couple soon realised that this was no small feat.

With his background in construction, Hlongwane set out on make his own pieces of furniture, with his wife Zinhle giving him design ideas. As the name implies every piece of furniture made is a labour of love by them to their clients.

3) At the age of 21, Moteme started his company, Dr Shine-A-Lot, a sneaker cleaning, refurbishing, and maintenance company, specializing in all footwear brands, makes and materials. He started his company as a hobby during the height of lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions and has since grown to offer employment to the youth in his community.

From left: BRUT Winner Mxolisi Booi, The Grill Bae (1st place), Msizi Hlongwane Labour of Love (2nd place), Kabelo Moteme, DrShineALot (3rd place).

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IMMUNITY BASICS: HOW THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS Supplied Content

As the world is slowly moving towards reopening industries, shops, and restaurants under certain conditions, we have to keep in mind one thing: the pandemic is not over yet and we still need to be mindful of health and hygiene measures.

We have to maintain practical prevention measures, such as keeping proper hygiene, wearing a mask, and maintaining social distancing. That said, a strong immune system is more imperative than ever, as it’s critical to the defense against viral infections.

What Is Immunity?

Simply put, immunity is protection from disease. The immune system does not exist in one single part of the body, it is actually made up of a network of cells, molecules, tissues, and organs working together to protect the body. Each of these components plays a significant role in how the immune system works and its function, which is crucial to preventing infection.

There are two categories of immune functions in everyone’s body: 1. Innate immunity, which prevents diseases from entering the body 2. Adaptive immunity, which eliminates or prevents the growth of pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, in our body.

How Does the Immune System Work?

The immune system works to limit the access of microbes to the body and prevent them from growing and causing illness.

If the immune system encounters a virus, it mounts a so-called immune response – how your body recognizes and defends itself

against bacteria, viruses, and substances that appear foreign and harmful. Increasing the body’s immunity is not as straightforward as it sounds. There remains much about the immune system that researchers are still working to understand, but what we do know is the tangible connection between the immune system and nutrition.

Why Nutrition Is Critical to Immunity

To understand how nutrition and diet affect an individual’s immune system, we need to delve deeper into the role of epigenetics: the study of biological mechanisms that switch our genes on and off.

While all humans are 99.9% genetically identical, epigenetics makes us unique by the different combinations of genes that turn on and off – which explains why some of us have red hair and others black, or why some of us have darker or lighter skin, for instance.

What we eat, where we live, how much we sleep, how we exercise, and even who we live with, all causes chemical reactions that can alter our health status. Added to the mix is our microbiome, which are the microorganisms we depend on to protect us against germs, break down food for energy, produce vital vitamins, and bolster our immune system.

The largest part of the immune system – approximately 70 percent of it – is located near the intestines, which monitors the intake of food and how the body uses it. This makes it critical for us to consume a balanced diet with the right vitamins, miner-

als, and nutrients while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This requires more than just changing the intake of one or two nutrients but involves balancing the entire diet to ensure that there is optimal nutrition intake at a cellular level.

There are four essential groups of nutrients to help individuals strengthen their immune system: • Protein • Vitamins and phytonutrients • Probiotics and prebiotics • Omega-3 fatty acids Additional Tips to Keep Your Immune System Strong

Maintaining a strong immune system through a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle is the best way towards naturally protecting yourself from the risk of infection.

In addition, you can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions from the World Health Organization:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a 60-percent alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

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SIP ON SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST PLANT-BASED LATTES FROM NESCAFÉ Supplied Content

Nestlé’s new premium NESCAFÉ GOLD plant-based, non-dairy lattes are now available in South Africa. Crafted with plant-based ingredients, these are non-dairy coffee lattes for people following a vegan diet, those wishing to live a healthier, sustainable lifestyle and everyone with a taste for exceptional coffee.

Curated using a blend of the highest quality Arabica and Robusta coffee beans, almond, oat and coconut, the new lattes are delectably smooth and creamy while being vegan–friendly and dairy-free. The innovative soluble lattes complement the favoured NESCAFÉ GOLD range to bring home the taste of café-quality, plant-based lattes.

Nicole Roos, Business Executive Officer: Beverages at Nestlé South Africa says: “We keep our fingers on the pulse of consumer desires.

Worldwide, there is growing consumer consciousness of health, wellness and longevity which has inspired a move

towards natural, plant-based products.“ “Until now, there has been no one-cup soluble cappuccino treat for consumers who do not consume dairy products ; whether it is a lifestyle choice or because they must avoid dairy due to allergies or health reasons. With the new NESCAFÉ GOLD plant-based mixes range, we are the first food and beverage manufacturer in South Africa to introduce an offering that invites them to enjoy a premium, frothy cappuccino experience at home,” added Roos.

There will be three variants, each with its own discerning flavour. The vegan-friendly flavours are Coconut Latte, Almond Latte and Oat Latte. The one-cup milk-alternative latte sachets are easy to prepare. Simply add hot water, stir vigorously and savour sensory experience of coffee crafted with the best quality ingredients. Roos concludes: “Not only are our new mixes leading the way with dairy-free convenient coffee solutions but

are also undoubtedly the most delicious plant-based lattes you will ever make at home. They are also part of an ever-growing repertoire of exciting innovations and experiences from NESCAFÉ for diverse and discerning consumers.”

Introduced first in the United Kingdom, the NESCAFÉ GOLD Dairy Alternative range took home the 2020 Product of the Year Award in the dairy alternatives category*! The convenient vegan-friendly sachets were voted for by over 10,000 consumers via independent research conducted by global research group, Kantar. *Winner Dairy Alternatives Category. Survey of 10,601 people by Kantar.

The NESCAFÉ GOLD Vegan Lattes are available at all leading retailers in South Africa. For more information go to www.nescafe.com or follow us on Instagram @Nescafésa

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HONOUR THE BRAVE: NOMINEES Season 2 of ‘Sponsors of Brave’ has been a resounding success with thousands of nominations pouring in and a phenomenal 10 overall inspirational nominees chosen. The nominees are all aspiring, current, or recently graduated and community service healthcare students boldly and bravely changing the world around them.

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Fifth-year medical student, Sibongumenzi Mtshali (Menzi) says she has seen first-hand what access to medical healthcare providers can do for people, for communities. This rising star from Stellenbosch University has been paired with Dr Liana Roodt, a surgeon and founder of Project Flamingo, a breast cancer-focused NGO. Originally from a rural town in KwaZulu-Natal, at the age of eight, Menzi lost her grandmother to sepsis after an arm injury turned septic. Years later, Menzi and her family experienced another trauma, receiving very little support at the time. Consequently, she made the decision to dedicate her life to helping others.

Nominee 2

PHD candidate from the University of Cape Town, Veneshley Samuels is from Atlantis in the Cape Flats, and says that many families, living in close quarters together, contracted tuberculosis and this experience has driven her to want to specialise in TB research. Veneshley was paired with mentor Dr. Andani Mulelu, a biochemist and research scientist at the University of Cape Town's Drug Discovery and Development Research Unit. Dr. Mulelu's field of study is molecular biology, protein engineering and structural biology which he is harnessing towards developing a rapid test to diagnose tuberculosis.

Nominee 3

Julian Sheldon is a Masters student in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, who loves learning in order to help those around him. His friends applaud him for the perseverance and determination he has shown in his studies and life, and for the commitment he has shown in the frontlines against Covid-19. With his eagerness to learn, comes his appreciation for learning from others. "Mentorship is valuable for young and new healthcare professionals because we are novices in this field," Julian says. "Mentorship provides this form of guidance." Julian found his mentor in Essential Health Pharmacy in Kuilsrivier pharmacist Leon Brits for whom he worked for three years — sharing a close bond and great respect for one another.

Nominee 4

Bravery isn't just doing. It's courage with action. It's persevering when there's resistance." This is the lesson that Vivian Chengalroyan, a PhD candidate in Pharmacy at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, has taken out of the Covid-19 pandemic. She says being a healthcare professional during these trying times has changed her outlook on the future and heightened her passion for helping others. Her mentor, leading pharmacist Dr. Sham Moodley from Care Naraj Pharmacy in Durban highlighted Vivian's commitment and dedication, "What Vivian brings to the table is a loving personality which I think is critical for patient care," Dr. Moodley says.

Nominee 5

MbChb student, Cameron Joseph who understands that a good doctor treats a disease, but a great doctor treats a patient. Growing up with two parents in the healthcare industry, Cameron Joseph has always seen medicine as his home and the place where he belongs. "It's always been the niche where I wanted to make a difference," says this 4th year MbChb student. With his passion for paediatrics and community health, Cameron was paired with mentor Professor Liesl Zühlke. An award winning leader in her field of paediatric cardiology and a research and global health advocate, Zühlke is the associate Professor in Paediatric Cardiology at the Red Cross Children's Hospital.

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HONOUR THE BRAVE: NOMINEES The 2020 Sponsors of Brave campaign – a partnership between Adcock Ingram OTC and News24 – aims to celebrate the unsung heroes and brave professionals in healthcare. In particular, season 2 recognises that pursuing a career in healthcare during the height of a pandemic is the definition of a Generation of Brave and aims to shine a spotlight on the succession of healthcare heroes.

Nominee 6

Luvo Ntayiya, is a qualified Pharmacist Technician from a rural town in the Eastern Cape, is a first year B. Pharm student at Nelson Mandela University. Since the global pandemic hit and universities closed, Luvo felt like he couldn't just sit at home, so he decided to step up and help where he can as a frontline worker. Luvo was paired with his mentor pharmacist Ntutu Sibango. Ntutu believes that mentorships are important because the next generation can learn from both the mistakes and the skills of more experienced professionals. "I think the most important thing is empathy," Ntutu says. "It's not only tablets that heal, but empathy for patients."

Nominee 7 Tebogo Monogo, a 2nd year Pharmacy student at North-West University, has a passion for psychopharmacology and neuroscience. Originally from a small village in Limpopo, Tebogo moved to Potchefstroom in 2016 to further her studies and first did a BSc degree before pursuing her second degree in Pharmacy. Tebogo recently received mentorship from Dr. Stephan Steyn, a senior lecturer in pharmacology at North-West University. "People in general don't like being taught anything purely because we cannot acknowledge what we do not know," Dr. Steyn says.

However, Tebogo is not like most people. "She is open minded and proud to say what she does not know." Tebogo also values mentorship because she believes it can guide students and give them a pathway.

Nominee 8

Nursing student Karabo Seema from the SG Lourens Nursing College in Pretoria who is an advocate for human right and has a strong voice for the emancipation of women and marginalised communities.

Karabo was paired with mentor Kagiso Tukisi, a Midwifery and Neonatal Care Lecturer at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. "I have trained many nurses in my life and with Karabo I can see she's a caring person," he says. "You cannot be taught how to care - it needs to be something that is intrinsic."

Nominee 9

Alex Wehmeyer Western Cape Clinical Pharmacy Master's Student who has a great appreciation for inter-professional collaboration.

After completing his clinical rotations at Tygerberg hospital in 2019, Alex was recruited to practice at the CTICC field hospital in Cape Town as part of a Covid-19 relief effort in the city.

Alex received mentorship from Prof. Renier Coetzee who specialises in clinical pharmacy and community engagement at UWC and who has walked a journey with Alex since his undergraduate studies.

Nominee 10

Appearance Sibuyi is a Pharmacist Assistant in training in his hometown of Giyani in Limpopo. Appearance values the mentorship he's receiving, because he believes mistakes can happen easily without it and has a hunger and a passion to master his field. hunger Mentoring him in his hometown, is pharmacist Rex Dlamini who runs a Pharmacist Assistant training programme that gives graduates the opportunity to gain pharmaceutical experience. Over the past 15 years, Dlamini has trained over 80 assistants who have gone on to be the breadwinners of their families.

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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Refiloe Nomdada

The private sector must do more to support government and include South Africans with disabilities in the workforce. This will not only benefit both the individuals as well as businesses, but the economy at large. That was the overarching message during today’s multi-stakeholder gathering ahead of International Day of People with Disabilities. The company only employs disabled and other traditionally unemployable staff in their factory.

The event, a prelude to the government’s disability awareness virtual webinar, taking place tomorrow, was attended by the Deputy Minister for the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Hlengiwe Buhle Mkhize. The aim was to discuss why and how the private sector can and should absorb more disabled people into their workforces.

“People with disabilities are still perceived as unemployable, and as a result, they struggle to find meaningful work and are more likely to live in poverty,” said LESCO chairman Sipho Nkosi, former CEO of Exxaro Resources. This mindset needs to change, he said.

“Just because you are ‘differently’ abled does not mean you cannot add value to an organisation. Small adaptations in the workspace are often enough to accommodate disabled staff and enable them to function fully at work. It starts with the corporate will to include them.” Mkhize agreed indicating that every programme that gives someone an empowerment and economic opportunity is vital for everybody’s overall wellbeing. But more so for persons with disabilities as it not only will finance their livelihood but also, eradicate poverty and lessen dependence on social safety nets like disability grants.

“Manufacturing has a massive role to play in South Africa’s economic recovery plan and if

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we are to build our economy inclusive of the disability sector, then we need to emulate what companies like LESCO Manufacturing are doing. We must encourage private procurement practises that seek out companies and suppliers owned by or comprised of a workforce of persons with disabilities to really push for a procurement model that empowers this sector. For me, this is an important objective because the disability sector is not looking for handouts, but opportunities to work and contribute to the economy,” she said.

LESCO Manufacturing is working to demonstrate to the private sector, with all of its 100+ factory employees being functionally disabled or unskilled. “All of our factory workers are exceptionally valuable because we chose to figure out what their strengths and capabilities are, instead of focusing on their challenges,” Nkosi explained. “We work with this often-forgotten talent pool because it forms part of how we see the role of diversity in creating innovation whilst doing good.”

Onyi Nwaneri, CEO of recruitment and placement company Afrika Tikkun Services, shares Nkosi’s views. “We have partnered with LESCO to help them find employees who meet their requirements, especially young members of staff. The youth are hit hardest by our unemployment crisis, with young disabled men and women topping the list, it’s imperative we address this need,” she said.

“We are incredibly proud to partner with an organisation that utilises and enhances the value of these young people, not just through job creation but by focusing on their professional and personal develop-

LESCO chairman, Sipho Nkosi. ment, from skills training to weekly speech, occupational, and physiotherapy sessions.”

Senamile Mdaka, Director at the Collin Mdaka Foundation, strategic partners with LESCO added that disability is a core component of identity, much like race and gender and commended the example provided by all the participants involved, which demonstrates that stakeholders and lawmakers alike in the disability community, have increasingly recognised the urgent need to break down barriers to employment, upward mobility, and economic security for people with disabilities.

Nkosi added one should not perceive interventions to include disabled staff members and helping them grow as an expense, but rather as a business investment. “The better your staff members feel, the better they perform. This benefits companies, too. In our case, it helps us expand our production, which stands at 22,000 items per day or 8 million per year,” he said, noting the economy is the third winner. “The stronger local businesses, the better it is for our economy.”

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NETSTAR VALUES WORKPLACE INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY Zagreb Kline

Diversity in the workplace is important in creating an inclusive environment as well as enabling all employees to achieve their full potential and as a result, allowing the business to reach its fullest potential. Fleet-management company Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron, is reaping significant benefits for the organisation, through the Netstar e-Deaf programme that diversifies the workforce through the inclusion of differently abled work force.

The programme has succeeded beyond the company’s own expectations in diversifying the workplace in terms of labour relations laws, and to enhancing the Netstar offering to its clients and partners.

“The Netstar e-Deaf Programme has greatly enhanced our offering,” said Netstar MD Pierre Bruwer. “As a business in the telematics and security space, we have very specific needs. Many of our deaf and hard-of-hearing employees have shown incredible abilities that have been able to boost our service.”

Bruwer said Netstar’s deaf employees had

helped to improve the brand offering, as their heightened senses were useful in identifying visual breaches from video footage of driver behaviour, breach of company and legal regulations as well as for identifying theft and abuse. The deaf staff members also help to provide real-time Netstar Traffic reports for business-to-business clients Netstar employs 10 deaf employees and one who is hard of hearing. These staffs are among dozens of differently abled persons on the Netstar team. The company is currently working on expanding the employment opportunities for people living with disabilities in South Africa in the new financial year.

“Clients are becoming ever more demanding, said Bruwer. “They need us to help them identify what is happening within their vehicles – be it driver behaviour, hijackings or regulation breaches. Our telematics service is a valuable means of identifying and implementing cost savings, risk prevention as well as security implantation. Bruwer said Netstar had found that differently abled employees

often had many strengths that could enhance Netstar’s service delivery to their clients. “As we mark Disability Month this year, we are already looking to employ more differently abled persons,” he said. “We always look to hire the right person for the job, said Bruwer. “Modern technology, such as the Microsoft Teams platform, allows employees to engage in the medium they are most comfortable in, which ensures all staff can communicate and support each other, irrespective of any disability they might have.”

In ensuring continual growth for eDeaf, Netstar has over the past two years donated a total of R 284 000 towards the organisation. These funds were raised during Netstar’s annual Charity Golf Day and used by eDeaf to upgrade their IT labs. Despite the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in hosting the 2020 event, Netstar has donated a further R100 000, to help further eDeaf’s objective of empowering the Deaf community through skills development programmes, enabling them to contribute positively in the country’s economy.

THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MENTAL HEALTH Tsolofelo Mhabe

COVID-19 is taking a profound toll on people, especially after months of isolation from family, friends, colleagues and social activities. In addition, the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 is causing people to live in constant fear of stress and anxiety.

A survey by The South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) indicates more than half of the respondents cited anxiety as a major challenge experienced during lockdown.

Children, mental health and ADHD Children have especially been affected by the lockdown, as their daily routines are disrupted. Everything they're familiar with changed in an instant, and they've had to adopt new measures to continue learning and staying connected with loved ones. This new way of life added to their anxiety levels, making things more difficult.

One in 20 South African children is living with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a chronic mental health condition.

This condition is characterised by difficulty paying attention, impulsive behaviour and hyperactivity. These characteristics can impact a child's academic performance and relationships with other children.

ADHD is a misunderstood condition. If not

treated, symptoms can worsen, making it difficult for them to stay focused. ADHD symptoms can also make children more,5 • Disorganised, • Forgetful, • Easily distracted, and • Impatient.

Although there is no cure for ADHD, treatment is available. Parents and guardians of children living with ADHD can also use techniques to help manage the symptoms and help children succeed despite their diagnosis.

Tips for parents and guardians of children with ADHD

1. Routine is crucial

Set up a timetable for chores, homework, meal times, TV, playtime and bedtime. Make sure you and your child follow through on the schedule.

2. Identify household chores

Giving a child household chores will provide them with a sense of responsibility and boost their self-esteem.

3. Reduce screen time

Schedule online time and time to play video games, and don't deviate from the plan. It's easy to get distracted and lose track of time, which can lead to a dependency of their devices and negatively impact their sleep routine.

4. Get active

Encourage your child to spend time outside and do light exercise. Fresh air and being active can burn off excess energy and increase their concentration.

5. Small, achievable tasks

Children can feel overwhelmed when faced with complex tasks. Break difficult tasks into smaller achievable goals, and encourage them to meet the smaller goals. Praise them at each milestone.

6. Explain, don't command

Always explain why tasks should be done in a certain way. Use positive words when answering questions. Commanding children to do things can add to their anxiety.

Parents and guardians should continue monitoring children's behaviour to make sure they're doing well, and taking their medication as prescribed. Relapsing from ADHD medication can result in, • Symptoms reappearing or worsening • Medication taking longer to work when resumed.

SANOFI in partnership with Janssen offers valuable resources to parents and guardians of children living with ADHD. To learn more about mental health, specifically ADHD, like the Our Mental Health Facebook page for advice, tips and how to offer support to children and adults living with ADHD.

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OUR TOP 5 TRAILS TO TACKLE THIS SUMMER IN YOUR FALKE SOCKS Supplied Content

The Western Cape is rich in natural beauty and offers a variety of leisurely strolls or invigorating hikes right on our doorstep. As the city is wrapped by mountains all around, there are a number of trails you can tackle this summer with guaranteed views of the spectacular ocean, waterfalls and forests.

When planning your outdoor adventure, the correct shoes and socks are a necessity. The team at Falke have ensured you can step into a season of comfort with their Advance Hike Cool socks.

Crafted with Drynamix, Polyamide and Elastane, these Advance Hike Cool socks are designed to go the distance. The most adventurous of hikers can look forward to qualities such as; full foot cushioning for superior comfort, an ergonomic left and right fit, robust lightweight yarn blend, anti-tick and mosquito protection, a reinforced heel and toe for durability, effective ventilation thanks to a mesh construction. Those opting to go for the Low Cut style can also enjoy a wide rib cuff for comfort, stability and support.

We’ve put together a list of our favourite trails you can explore this summer with your Falke Advance Hike Cool socks.

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1. Lions Head

Arguably one of the most iconic hikes in Cape Town, standing at 669m above sea level is Lions Head.

This is one of the cities most popular hikes simply for its iconic and picturesque summits that will guarantee you the ultimate postcard-perfect pictures.

During the walk you will be blessed with views of Table Mountain, the Atlantic ocean and a birds eye view of the city below.

2. The Pipe Track, Table Mountain

This hike is one of the easier one’s to do on Table Mountain. It’s roughly a 6km walk however it’s fairly level and not too strenuous.

During this hike you’ll be treated to some views of Camps Bay, Lions Head and the magnificent hues of the Atlantic Ocean.

3. Newlands Forest

Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, Newlands forest offers a different view of Cape Town with a lush green backdrop and a variety of trails for all fitness levels, including; the Contour Path to Rhodes Memorial, The Forest Station walk and the Fernwood Trail up to Newlands Ravine.

The forest also offers unique sight-seeing

opportunities such as; The Newlands Reservoir, the City Park’s Nursery as well as numerous rivers, streams and indigenous fynbos.

4. Constantia Nek to Kirstenbosch

This is the ultimate family-friendly route.

Starting at Constantia Nek, this route winds its way round the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

Enjoy the vibrant views of fynbos covered mountains and the Cape Peninsula, towards the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.

5. Kogelberg Biosphere

This world heritage site is renowned for its pristine beauty and diverse fynbos and is an absolute must-see and do this summer!

Spanning over 100 000 hectares, this is considered the heart of the Cape Floral Kingdom. There are a number of both day and night trails to choose from with one of the most popular being the Crystal Pools hike.

This summer, get outdoors for some fresh air and exercise. With space to breathe and the opportunity to take a break from daily life, you’ll love the thrill of the adventure and the natural beauty the Cape has to offer.

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UNJANI CLINIC GROUP RECEIVES A SHOT IN THE ARM FROM MSD Supplied by Health-e News

A global company has stepped in to support the local black women-owned Unjani Clinics with a R11.7 million investment. The Merck pharmaceuticals subsidiary Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) has decided to invest in the clinics where the demand for treatment is the most critical. Based in New Jersey in the United States of America, the company specialises in treating oncology, vaccines and cardio-metabolic diseases MSD managing director Dr Priya Agrawal said the move is part of a drive to establish partnerships across Africa.

“Our partnership with Unjani is one of our contributions to strengthening our primary healthcare system, while also creating jobs and supporting women-owned enterprises,” she said at a launch at the Unjani Clinic in Johannesburg’s Alexandra Township.

“Through our global partnership with development and finance organisations – the MOMs Initiative – this investment will also help to bring much-needed resources into the country,” added Agrawal. Neren Rau, Director of Policy and Communications for MSD South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, Sister Tumelo Magula who runs the Unjani Clinic in Alexandra, Lynda Toussaint CEO of Unjani Clinics and Sue Hoosain General Manager of Unjani Clinics. (Supplied) Cash Injection for Maternal Care

The phase one cash injection will lead to an upscaling of Unjani Clinics primary care network across South Africa, by strengthen-

ing their maternal healthcare services in particular.

Eventually MSD wants to validate what they are calling “an innovative financial model” which could unlock around $5 million from the United States Development Finance Corporation (USDFC). The Development Corporation is already partnering MSD in its Maternal Outcomes Matter (MOMs) project which funds sustainable and investable enterprises delivering successes in maternal health. The DFC launched the MOMs initiative was launched in 2019. It was backed by major bank Credit Suisse committing $50 million to improve mother’s health and reducing maternal deaths.

Department of Health Director General Dr Sandile Buthelezi was present at the Alexandra launch and was upbeat about the new fund announcement. “We applaud this initiative between MSD and Unjani,” he said. “It’s an example of what can be achieved when the private sector joins government and civil society to tackle key issues facing the people of our country,” he added. “By working together on initiatives like this, we can provide better access to health care and support women who are entrepreneurs and dedicated healthcare professionals.”

Independence and growth through funding “Our initial investment in Unjani Clinics is to support a shift in funding of these enterprises towards a blended-financing model,” said

Dr Agrawal. This would make the clinic chain less reliant on donor funds in the future. The investment will help Unjani scale up from their current 78 Unjani clinics, which are able to serve 500 000 patient engagements each year, increase to a thousand clinics across South Africa by 2030.

The initiative will lead to increase employment in the sector, although exactly how many jobs is still unclear.

The Unjani Clinics Locations by the end of 2019 (Unjani Clinics) Founded by nurses in 2013, Unjani aims to create full-time jobs for women while providing sustainable primary healthcare service. The clinics provide low-cost healthcare where there are few private and public hospitals and clinics. The relatively small clinics have opened in every province except the Western Cape.

The Unjani Clinics model also reduces the burden on public healthcare, which 80% of South Africans rely on. The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened this situation, with nurses sickened by the coronavirus while many hospitals are at capacity.

The owners of Unjani Clinics are also eyeing the upcoming National Health Insurance system as a possible major business venture.

Owned by black women and focused on empowerment, the state is likely to favour Unjani Clinics for tenders and other potential out-sourcing.

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APP SAVES FOUNDER’S LIFE AND DETECTS COVID-19 IN HIS COLLEAGUE Tsolofelo Mhabe

Without any symptoms or awareness of his serious health risk, Quentin Daffarn, the entrepreneur and founder of the Instant Vitals app, was rushed to the hospital and placed in ICU for a week. He was diagnosed with extensive pulmonary emboli after blood tests revealed severe underlying issues. He had extensive clots in both his lungs and some in his heart. The onset of the condition resulted in a high heart rate and respiratory rate to maintain oxygen levels, which was detected early – the day it presented – by Daffarn’s key vital signs health-risk screening app. He felt in good health and did not suspect anything wrong.

Had it not been for the app alerting that something was wrong, he would not have consulted a doctor.

After the onset of an occasional slight breathlessness and a negative COVID-19 test, Daffarn was admitted to ICU where a specialist cardiologist, and a CT scan diagnosed his condition. He was immediately immobilised and further attended to by a pulmonologist for the week due to the severity. Daffarn could have abruptly succumbed to these emboli had he not had the early detection through the app. However, his symptoms initially presented as possible COVID-19.

Launched only in September 2020, the artificial intelligence (AI) app enables smartphones to operate as medical screening devices. The app’s AI measures key vital signs accurately within a minute by processing video which the AI detects from skin regions of the face. Medically weighted symptom screening questions in the app also assess risk. The app immediately provides a green, amber or red risk classification for medical referral.

Dr Flora Kontogeorgis (a partner in the Dunvegan Medical Centre) who treated Daffarn initially, was stunned by the severity of the blood test results. She was also astounded

by the fact that the app had detected the problem a few days before, which she confirmed saved his life through early warning signs. She said, “It’s remarkable that this non-invasive app can deliver immediate results with medical-grade accuracy (the app is SAHPRA certified). It’s a wellness tool that makes healthcare technology so much more accessible, especially in a country like South Africa. She further added, “I recognise the immense value of this app in remote or rural areas for health workers screening disease and severity.”

Just two weeks after Daffarn’s diagnosis, his colleague, Letitia Kotze, tested positive for COVID-19. Kotze screened herself for vitals on the app as part of her daily routine and discovered that her heart rate was too high, resulting in a red risk classification. A day later, her oxygen saturation had decreased to lower levels than what she normally experiences. Due to a lack of COVID-19 symptoms, her doctor was unsure about a diagnosis, but a test later confirmed that she was in fact, COVID-19 positive. This early detection mitigated the risk of cross-infection, mainly as she was not showing the usual symptoms, and did not experience a high temperature, allowing her family to isolate, too.

Furthermore, the World Health Organisation mentioned that approximately 80% of individuals with COVID-19 are asymptomatic.

Medical professional (MBCHB (Natal University), MPH(UP)) and clinical advisor of UC-Wireless Pty Ltd, Dr T L Legodi, added, “This combined with the fact that isolated temperature measurement is not adequate in screening for the virus, especially in light of the evidence in the literature of the clinical presentation of the virus, with rapid worsening in an unpredictable manner varying from person to person, means it is critical for the detection of risk as early as possible, and as in the case of contagious diseases, it can minimise cross-infection. Daily monitor-

Founder of the Instant Vitals app: Quentin Daffarn.

ing of key vital signs, including oxygen saturation, heart rate and respiratory rate can help to ensure that the effects of COVID-19 are much less fatal and resource burden. It is, therefore, imperative to be proactive rather than reactive in our approach to managing the virus.”

A recovering Daffarn says Instant Vitals was key to preventing a possibly fatal outcome and believes that the telehealth app solution can effectively address the world’s health challenge that has been firmly positioned at the centre of the world’s focus during 2020 and looks to continue. He expressed, “We need to have ways of living with this new reality while continuing to sustain and grow global economies again and live life as normal as possible.” He hopes the Instant Vitals app could help save lives and livelihoods. He continues to monitor himself daily as his oxygen saturation is slowly improving, but still below average.

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SA BONE MARROW REGISTRY PARTNERS WITH WORLD’S LARGEST REGISTRY TO IMPROVE LOCAL DONOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Supplied Content

The SA Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) will be able to substantially increase their efforts aimed at recruiting blood stem cell donors in South Africa, thanks to a partnership with Be The Match© – a leading NGO in bone marrow transplantation.

Jane Ward, Deputy Director for the SABMR is ecstatic about the partnership and says it will significantly improve donor recruitment and retention over the next two years.

“Be The Match© is the world’s largest and most diverse registry of blood stem cell donors. It is the hub of a global transplant network that connects 467 leading centres worldwide, including 153 transplant centres in the US and 34 international transplant centres. The organisation seeks to partner with likeminded registries by not only making funding available, but to improve the operational structure of registries in third world countries, which will strengthen our ability to help patients with life-threatening blood disorders,” explains Ward.

Be The Match© specifically chose the SABMR as its South African partner, as it is an internationally recognised registry and fully accredited by the World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA). It is also the registry with the highest number of donors in South Africa and has been operating successfully for over 30 years.

Erica Jensen, Senior Vice President of Member Engagement, Enrolment and Experience at Be The Match© says it’s an honour and a privilege to be able to work with an organisation, such as the SABMR, that cares as deeply about saving lives as they do.

“All the centres in our network must meet our quality standards, which are put in place

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to make sure that donors and patients receive the highest quality care and the SAMBR ticks all the boxes.

“As the recognised leader in marrow transplantation, we continue to develop services and interactive technologies used by transplant experts around the world to reach more patients. We also continue to lead the way in advancing services to speed the transplant process and improving treatments for post-transplant complications. By partnering with the SABMR it will help us to further cement our commitment to fighting for equal outcomes for all and ensure that more lives are saved,” remarks Jensen.

Ward says in practical terms, the partnership will help the SA Bone Marrow Registry to: 1. Gain access to global best practice through knowledge-sharing and benchmarking; 2. Improve internal systems that will lead to exponential growth in donor applications, especially among those of colour; 3. Access to other international registries for learning and development; 4. Speed up the process of matching donors with patients in need of transplants.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the socioeconomic environment in which we operate making fundraising very difficult. We’ve had to change tack and innovate along the way. Our team has worked tirelessly behind-the-scenes to make the collaboration with Be The Match© a reality and its sure to pay dividends. The partnership with Be The Match© will help us to turn the crisis into an opportunity. We are and have always been in the business of saving lives and will not let the pandemic slow us down,” says Ward defiantly.

Deputy Director for the SABMR, Jane Ward.

Currently, the SABMR has about 74 000 donors on its database, which is roughly about 0,2% of SA’s population.

Ward says their aim is to increase this exponentially by the end of 2022. “The bigger the donor pool, the better the odds of finding a match.”

The Be The Match© partnership is focused on donor recruitment. This still leaves many other services, such as the Patient Assistance Programme, which helps pay for the bone marrow donor search if a patient is unable to do so, underfunded.

If you want to become a donor or would like to make a financial donation to the SA Bone Marrow Registry, please contact the SABMR on 021 447 8638 or email: visit https://sabmr.co.za/ Follow the SABMR on Facebook, twitter and Instagram at @sabonemreg

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SA BONE MARROW REGISTRY PARTNERS WITH WORLD’S LARGEST REGISTRY TO IMPROVE LOCAL DONOR RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION Supplied Content

bone marrow stem cell transplants from international donors are more than double that of local donors.

“Our Patient Assistance Programme is available to patients who are unable to obtain adequate funds for the treatment or in cases where their medical aid doesn’t cover donor searches, despite appeal,” explains Venter.

The SABMR’s Give a Little Save a Life campaign, which kicks off on 10 December is being steered by Duminy, who is a long-time ambassador for the registry.

JP Duminy

International cricketer, JP Duminy has his sights set on raising R400 000 in conjunction with the South African Bone Marrow Registry – the figure that’s still needed this year for them to match donors with patients, suffering from life-threatening blood disorders who can’t afford it.

Alicia Venter, Head of Patient Services at the SABMR says for many who don’t have medical aid, the costs associated with finding a donor are a barrier to getting the life-saving treatment they need.

“These costs include the search for an unrelated donor match in cases where no suitably matched donors are found among family members, testing and verification, the procurement and transportation of stem cells (from anywhere in the world), as well as travel and accommodation of the donor should the collection centre be far from home. Costs related to

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in all the SABMR’s events being cancelled, which usually brings in the bulk of the funds annually for the Patient Assistance Programme.

“Right now, there are two young South Africans awaiting bone marrow stem cell transplants, whose families can’t afford the cost of finding a donor.

“One is a 6-year-old boy from Gauteng who has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia and the other a 19-year-old girl from the Free State who has Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Their only hope of survival is a stem cell transplant.

By rallying together, we can raise the funds to make it a reality and give them the second chance they deserve. In my life, I’ve experienced many exhilarating moments – both on and off the field – and wish the same for these two young patients and others who are in a similar position. If you have the means to give, even if it’s just R50, you’ll never regret it.”

At any given time, there are more than 200 patients in SA that need a bone

marrow transplant – unfortunately, many of whom can’t afford it. While it’s been a tough year with very little funding coming in, the SABMR managed to redirect funds from its own reserves toward the programme. This has helped to cover some of the key costs associated with finding suitably matched unrelated donors for eight patients.

Kamiel Singh, Head of Sustainability at the SABMR says while this year’s Give a Little Save a Life campaign will be solely online, he hopes it will galvanise a new generation of social media-savvy fundraisers that will support the SABMR’s efforts.

“Social media enables people to engage with each other and healthcare in ways that were almost unimaginable a decade ago. By combining the power of social media and sporting heroes such as JP Duminy, we hope to raise enough funds to make a real difference to the lives of hundreds of patients suffering from blood disorders in the coming year,” says Singh.

Donations toward the registry’s Patient Assistance Programme can be made viahttps://www.backabuddy.co.za/sabmrgivealittle and www.sabmr.co.za where there are various payment options available.

The SABMR’s Give a Little Save a Life campaign can be followed on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sabonemreg/ Twitter https://twitter.com/sabonemreg and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sabonemreg

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